When executing an Internet search, try your search on different search engines and compare the results. All search engines are not the same.
Check the spelling of your searches; misspellings can change the search results.
Use quotation marks when doing a search for a specific phrase.
E-mail Tips
Words typed in all capital letters signify yelling, so use them sparingly.
E-mail isn't necessarily a less formal mode of communication. If being used for business purposes, be sure to follow professional writing guidelines.
Beware of attachments. Never open an attachment unless it is an expected file from a trusted source since it may contain a virus.
Internet Privacy Tips
Read the privacy policy of the sites you visit to find out if and how they use information gathered at their site.
When making purchases online, make sure you're entering sensitive information, such as your credit card number, into a secure site. You can check for security in two ways: by looking at the address bar of the Web site to see if it says https:// (the "s" signifies a secure server), and by looking in the lower right-hand side of the status bar on the browser for the lock icon. Click here for an example.
